Episodes

  • Birmingham News Today — May 14, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers urgent travel warnings for UK tourists, a new Senegalese law affecting travel plans, and rising car thefts targeting a specific brand in the West Midlands. The episode also highlights Birmingham as the most deprived region in England, a McDonald’s fine for hygiene issues, and warnings about worsening air quality in rural areas.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham News Today — May 13, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers urgent Foreign Office travel warnings for UK tourists to 11 destinations and a new initiative supporting Black women in the water sector. The episode also highlights the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet's collaboration with Digbeth Dining Club and ongoing power-sharing talks in Birmingham's city council.
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    1 min
  • Birmingham News Today — May 12, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers the inquest into Dina Miles' death at Good Hope Hospital, new tax measures targeting the wealthy, and shifting local politics with John Cotton's loss. The episode also highlights global travel warnings for Sudan and weather forecasts for the city.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham News Today — May 11, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire faced technical issues preventing today's full report from being generated. Listeners are advised to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Birmingham News Today — May 10, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers new driving rules for older drivers, Ofsted inspections at a West Midlands school, and Labour's loss of city council control. The episode also highlights community efforts in quiet neighborhoods and a health warning through a local woman's cancer diagnosis.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham News Today — May 09, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Birmingham's episode covers a dangerous road rage incident on the M42 near Solihull involving Geoffrey Brewer, Labour's loss of city council control, and Lea Forest Primary Academy's Midlands School of the Year win. The episode also touches on the haunted legend at Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham News Today — May 08, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Birmingham's Local Wire update covers a critical public safety alert involving Lacie Feeney's misdiagnosis, EON Energy's £230 savings for customers, and local election updates in Dudley and Small Heath. The episode also mentions the Foreign Office's travel warnings and Birmingham's weather forecast.
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    2 mins
  • Birmingham News Today — May 07, 2026

    Birmingham News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    Birmingham residents face a phishing scam warning after a local couple was scammed by a fake TSB message, and EON Energy announced a £211 energy bill increase. Voters also prepare for local elections that could reshape housing and neighborhood planning in the city.
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    1 min